[Press Release] CJ ENM's "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" Ranks 2nd in Netflix's Global Non-English Shows Category

("Bon Appetit, Your Majesty")

Produced by Korea's leading scripted TV studio, Studio Dragon, "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" follows the story of Yeon Ji-yeong (Lim Yoona), a French chef who cannot tolerate anything less than the best cuisine. After becoming the royal chef of Yeonhuigun, the worst tyrant and demanding gourmet, Ji-yeong survives each day by cooking delicious food.

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"Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" has been constantly breaking records since its premiere on August 23rd, by debuting in 4th place during its 1st week on air and rising into 2nd place the following week in Netflix's Top 10 Non-English Shows category. The show has solidly maintained its position in second place after its third week of airing, proving its strong love and support from the global fandom.

According to Flixpatrol, the show has also been titled as the first-ever non-original K-drama to reach 1st place in the Netflix global TV show category, reassuring CJ ENM's reputation as a "Global IP Powerhouse".

(Lim Yoona from "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty")

This accomplishment is meaningful, as the title has created cohesive synergy between a channel and a streamer by simultaneously addressing positive results.

According to the No.1 K-Content channel, tvN, "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" has been named a title with the highest viewership among CJ ENM titles in 2025 (nationwide household average: 12.7% / peak: 14.5%), proving that well-made titles can cause a "cultural craze" despite the different viewing habits.

The strength of "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" comes from various aspects that resonate with the needs of local and global K-drama fans. From appetizing cuisines that make fans hungry and comedic elements with precise editing to romantic fantasy elements with perfect chemistry between the cast, the harmony between all these facets in "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" has contributed to fulfilling every "Title for Members Only" of local and global fans.

"Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" has everything that well-made TV shows should have", said Sebastian Kim, VP of International Content Business Department at CJ ENM. 

Kim added, "A strong narrative, visually pleasing factors, lovely chemistry between the cast, and the perfect direction from a K-drama virtuoso, Chang Tae-you, "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" will leave a mark in K-drama history that will remain forever".

Meanwhile, the latter half of "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" will start airing on September 3rd on No. 1 K-Content Channel, tvN, in Korea, and globally on Netflix.